Resident and Fellow Policy Manual

Appendix 1 - Residency Program Closure and Reduction Policy:

The closure of a program or a change in the size of the program are potential occurrences in today’s academic environment.  The institution will give as much notice as possible to the residents of any anticipated changes.

Residents who have been appointed in a program are not at risk for losing their positions; all residents will be allowed to complete their programs.  In the event that alterations are made to program size, only the number of future positions to be offered will be changed.

In the event that a program is closed, the program must allow residents already in the program to complete their education or assist the residents in enrolling in an ACGME or CODA accredited program in which they can continue their education.   

Approved by GMEC 7/13/98

Updated by GMEC 3/13/00

Updated by 3/12/01